Mrs. Kostal’s art class is for grades K-5. We meet for one hour a week at Garfield Primary and Grant-White Intermediate Schools.Tumblr (3.0; @mrskostal)http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b2560f0f36ea44d09e1369432f57d3c9/tumblr_mmfrx16mQ21r9f0ifo1_500.jpg"/><br/> The raffle table at the Festival of the Arts<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/93a4f5257ea39b3dd13c27f9ce3b88e5/tumblr_mmfrx16mQ21r9f0ifo2_500.jpg"/><br/> The Star Ukulele Sculpture<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0d03300e1ee297bbcb577eb3a1290dc9/tumblr_mmfrx16mQ21r9f0ifo3_500.jpg"/><br/> The Money Painted Acoustic <br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f9959b7b986dfaad55850b7462b53a33/tumblr_mmfrx16mQ21r9f0ifo4_500.jpg"/><br/> The Fire Bass<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4c447cb6a81a8c11d5ddf726883a3761/tumblr_mmfrx16mQ21r9f0ifo5_500.jpg"/><br/> The Spongebob Squarepants Acoustic Sculpture<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/230f75c671e257c798d3d9a18f240f6b/tumblr_mmfrx16mQ21r9f0ifo6_500.jpg"/><br/> Students fill out raffle tickets<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a8075c79f96f308040461c4cbc579f04/tumblr_mmfrx16mQ21r9f0ifo7_500.jpg"/><br/> Our uke winner!<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cddf1e17f4b0cbf28ae7d1b3f6921933/tumblr_mmfrx16mQ21r9f0ifo8_500.jpg"/><br/> Money winner, and it was her birthday!<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2d9a7be733333ac7047a28e61ed4d31f/tumblr_mmfrx16mQ21r9f0ifo9_500.jpg"/><br/> Fire bass winner!<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/81908d6830c0d52473e7c9505afc7efc/tumblr_mmfrx16mQ21r9f0ifo10_500.jpg"/><br/> A Grant-White Alumni won the Spongebob Sculpture.<br/><br/> <p>Fifth grade turned these old instruments into <span>ART</span><span>!<span>  </span>The idea was based on the 1999 installation in </span><span>Chicago</span><span> called “<a href="http://www.chicagotraveler.com/cows_on_parade.htm" target="_blank">Cows on Parade</a>.”<span>  </span>Artists were commissioned to design and decorate over 300 cows that checkered the entire city of </span><span>Chicago</span><span>.<span>  </span>Each one represented a unique theme or style.</span></p> <p>Fifth grade started “Instruments on Parade” by choosing themes and media for each instrument.<span>  </span>Each class brainstormed as many ideas as possible.<span>  </span>A ballot was put together and the classes voted on what theme and media they would like each instrument to have.<br/><span></span></p> <p><span>Once the votes were cast, the instruments were primed and sketches were made on how they envisioned the final product.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Students from all three fifth grades worked collaboratively on drawing, painting, and sculpting each instrument.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>It was a beautiful team effort!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>The night of the Festival of the Arts, the instruments were raffled off.  Everyone was welcome to place a raffle ticket in front of each work of art for their chance to take it home.  Spongebob seemed to be one of the most popular, with even our Superintendent going for the chance!</span></p> <p>A big thank you to Jon Kostal Jr. and Jon Kostal Sr. from <a href="http://www.unclejonsmusic.com/" target="_blank">Uncle Jon’s Music</a> in Westmont for the broken down instrument donations and the use of the instrument stands!</p>http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/49860766852http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/49860766852Tue, 07 May 2013 12:17:24 -0400artart educationrafflefestivalcows on paradeguitarukulelebass<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2874e79e015a03f654c941634f5033be/tumblr_mm9vxtHB9K1r9f0ifo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e8e08ed51f16446156ae66628657cce7/tumblr_mm9vxtHB9K1r9f0ifo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8f98f828d0fa6153b093e89c6e0a6401/tumblr_mm9vxtHB9K1r9f0ifo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3897c3949bb48be16c5220b3e81bc9d0/tumblr_mm9vxtHB9K1r9f0ifo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a9c0298271011d66031e522106927c44/tumblr_mm9vxtHB9K1r9f0ifo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0fc96260ea72053a379e16c782313ca0/tumblr_mm9vxtHB9K1r9f0ifo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/75a001c8ca3a50a9cbfb76bfb55d3549/tumblr_mm9vxtHB9K1r9f0ifo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3f7a5da5313a9d21cfe10c3320460e63/tumblr_mm9vxtHB9K1r9f0ifo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>The Architecture center is a favorite. The kids always want me to take pictures of their creations before they get put away. Here is a collection of awesome structures.</p>http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/49586370287http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/49586370287Sat, 04 May 2013 07:58:40 -0400artart educationblocksarchitecture<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/24882b4b44ed10f3288b9c3484df183f/tumblr_mm8m2cKFym1r9f0ifo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Here it is, the <a href="http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/22782251469/this-is-the-face-of-a-happy-art-teacher" target="_self">obligatory</a> “I’m done with my gigantic art show for another year!” happy face photo!</p> <p>The 2013 Festival of the Arts was fantastic last night and I have a whole bunch of wonderful pictures to share soon! Thanks to everyone for the enjoyable evening.</p>http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/49529387598http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/49529387598Fri, 03 May 2013 15:27:48 -0400artart educationart showhappy<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a4b6cd2ea97e1fbd3a5f827a439d0d86/tumblr_mm4up00xXZ1r9f0ifo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6b83e81d224443195ca8f43e025e2079/tumblr_mm4up00xXZ1r9f0ifo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Kindergarten worked in centers yesterday. I loved seeing everyone being so busy!</p>http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/49373830918http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/49373830918Wed, 01 May 2013 14:43:48 -0400artart educationcenterseducation<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/05aae114bcfaab9ea7f20c2f957d64ac/tumblr_mm4ulmMje21r9f0ifo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/14e5317ffc16caf5457744f7eb64abb6/tumblr_mm4ulmMje21r9f0ifo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Second grade finished their dolls today. We studied the Hopi Native American Kachina dolls, but made ours all our own. They turned out great. I let them take them home right way, but not before capturing some pix.</p>http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/49373702866http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/49373702866Wed, 01 May 2013 14:41:45 -0400artart educationkachinasecond gradeeducation<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/fcb25c22818173754420470103b635a5/tumblr_mlpu6pcF3L1r9f0ifo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>We haven’t had “center time” for a few weeks at Garfield school, so the recyclables gave been building up in the sculpture center. Second graders used their 10 minutes today to work collaboratively on a giant sculpture that used just about every thing over there! They were very proud of their efforts and had lots of fun piecing it together.</p>http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/48698958433http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/48698958433Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:08:49 -0400artart educationrecyclesculpture<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a41da09b3854029114bd602265f7f5f1/tumblr_mlcrhbQerK1r9f0ifo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Mondrian Clings kindergarten made never stop doing beautiful things!</p>http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/48121793215http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/48121793215Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:41:35 -0400artart educationstained glassclingsmondrian<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d0aff42c31a0112b6f5b6833ac274ee3/tumblr_mlcra0L6nv1r9f0ifo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a3f8f3b33682d9537ecbe95dda29ae04/tumblr_mlcra0L6nv1r9f0ifo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3945bc7acf6317e8b270e3bf9919b450/tumblr_mlcra0L6nv1r9f0ifo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/45b45f4cf54fe213d3540a725791ccd8/tumblr_mlcra0L6nv1r9f0ifo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/09863e86d840ab18aca1f1d2f968d97d/tumblr_mlcra0L6nv1r9f0ifo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e289303aa4bc70fe2e7d10b948209b43/tumblr_mlcra0L6nv1r9f0ifo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3855499468bcaeb90d38627a9bb353b8/tumblr_mlcra0L6nv1r9f0ifo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/810ceb25a5406f827894cb96c21e4c99/tumblr_mlcra0L6nv1r9f0ifo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3be57096dae0d5000474b9659eaa1679/tumblr_mlcra0L6nv1r9f0ifo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b7bd438d01c0532652bbe4234388ad8a/tumblr_mlcra0L6nv1r9f0ifo10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>The Gallery Night at the Forest Park library was a success! Thanks to Susan Kunkle and the Youth Department for hosting Forest Parks’ north side artists.<br/> All art will be on display the rest of the month in the lower level Youth Department.</p>http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/48121607599http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/48121607599Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:37:10 -0400artart educationlibrary<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f6141ea3f192ef4532237ac9b22e14ae/tumblr_mlcqykUgew1r9f0ifo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Gallery Night at the Library.<br/> I hope all the families had a wonderful time enjoying the artwork at the Forest Park Library. I did make it there… After an hour and fifteen minute rainy drive. I was very upset that I didn’t get to see the faces of our beaming artists.</p>http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/48121288691http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/48121288691Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:30:20 -0400artart educationlibrarytrafficchicago<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0a7e4aab03e6b74d049728a21c66548d/tumblr_mkachkDfrE1r9f0ifo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7d06e181e12f9be18e0277f6f2cda370/tumblr_mkachkDfrE1r9f0ifo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1b74e1c99f8fadae5b85a068dbc8aa37/tumblr_mkachkDfrE1r9f0ifo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>My hallway was looking a little bare for the State of the District address at Garfield tonight. So, I put a bird on it. Several in fact. Owls made by first grade and kindergarten.</p>http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/46361158615http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/46361158615Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:48:55 -0400artart educationowlsbirdsportlandia<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f40e7bab0e6560fb1b3267ef7c897b91/tumblr_mk2tqdoI4K1r9f0ifo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/11d7aa9530b542b3a36affa273ad3158/tumblr_mk2tqdoI4K1r9f0ifo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a3836a2271eacc44cc080ca00c511761/tumblr_mk2tqdoI4K1r9f0ifo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/64362f21d21e95c64af0c6239fa65e45/tumblr_mk2tqdoI4K1r9f0ifo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Still life time! Kids are not big fans of drawing still life, which makes me not a big fan of teaching it! But, as I explain to my classes, the best way to learn how to draw is to draw what you see. <br/> Fourth and Fifth grade warmed up today by drawing still life and they looked fabulous. They will definitely be doing this again.</p>http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/46007154058http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/46007154058Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:20:36 -0400artart educationstill life<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6bd08d01366089bc4e613de4e17af24a/tumblr_mjvdlwJ0Xq1r9f0ifo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/315f6a0828b0ce1bd1303b9f47229b15/tumblr_mjvdlwJ0Xq1r9f0ifo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cfb46d1cd382d61563aecc806ad99a0a/tumblr_mjvdlwJ0Xq1r9f0ifo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>More portraits of me!</p>http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/45686990287http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/45686990287Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:49:08 -0400artart educationportraitsmonet<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/bfb8a6878304ce9f7cd5677562a583cf/tumblr_mjvahcvWsT1qz4cuyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://links.laughingsquid.com/post/45682918965/grumpy-cat-painted-in-the-style-of-van-goghs" class="tumblr_blog">laughingsquid</a>:</p> <blockquote><p><a href="http://laughingsquid.com/grumpy-cat-painted-in-the-style-of-van-goghs-starry-night/">Grumpy Cat Painted in the Style of Van Gogh’s Starry Night</a></p></blockquote> <p>Third through fifth grade might enjoy this. We learned about memes and cats on the Internet as art!</p>http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/45686701866http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/45686701866Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:44:45 -0400artart educationvan goghgrumpy cat<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8f5222c8e27857f4ff305d5c1d91ad1d/tumblr_mjo1gqtR7d1r9f0ifo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Third grade hasn’t had the chance to work in centers for a long time! I was very pleased with their teamwork and awesome creations they left with today. It might look like a bunch of taped together recyclables, but trust me, they were using their imaginations!<br/> Please donate your empty cereal boxes, Kleenex boxes, toilet paper rolls, or anything clean from your recycle bin, to our sculpture center!</p>http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/45360473537http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/45360473537Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:43:38 -0400artart educationsculptureboxes<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b837500c9b6aed59ee9543aeddbac214/tumblr_mjnq0leWuY1r9f0ifo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>March is Youth Art Month!<br/> Here is our art display at the District 91 Administration Building. These beautiful works were created by third, fourth, and fifth graders at Grant- White School.</p>http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/45347017531http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/45347017531Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:36:21 -0400artart educationyamyouth art month<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a9b3035d90403ef36eca46893463b588/tumblr_mj9bdfQLNe1r9f0ifo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Haring and Modrian Windows sure looked pretty today during our movie. They had a very, very, snowy, white backdrop.</p>http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/44727389351http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/44727389351Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:53:38 -0500artart educationharingmodrianchicagostained glass<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e2d583d3236316122c15fb1d01e4356c/tumblr_mj7pk7sk2Q1r9f0ifo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>We watched “Getting to know the World’s Great Artists” today about Claude Monet. We learned that Monet wasn’t a very good student, and would often draw caricatures of his teachers to pass the time. First and second graders drew caricatures of their teachers too. Here’s a very accurate one of yours truly.</p>http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/44663989549http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/44663989549Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:04:54 -0500artart educationcaricaturesmonet<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f9f434966f9c1fcd3601580b705abcb6/tumblr_min17g95np1r9f0ifo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Most fifth graders have finished their Monochromatic Identity Portraits now. They did a fabulous job, I couldn’t wait to show them off in the hall.</p>http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/43741034494http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/43741034494Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:06:52 -0500artart educationpaintingmonochromaticshepard fairey<a href="http:// https//itunes.apple.com/us/app/drawquest-free-daily-drawing/id576917425?mt=8">Drawquest!</a>: <p>This iPad app is a lot of fun and really makes you think creatively! Everyone’s an artist! Practice daily.</p>http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/43614872164http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/43614872164Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:47:09 -0500artdrawingart educationcreativefun<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b82262fce6daa8212e01a37d665553fe/tumblr_mhwx4w69Bs1r9f0ifo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Fifth grade started painting their monochromatic portraits today. They are looking 🎶aWesOMe🎶</p>http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/42591458173http://mrskostal.tumblr.com/post/42591458173Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:41:19 -0500artart educationmonochromaticpaintingsing songythird time's a charm